Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (EDT)

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Featuring Sean Huddleston of GVSU

Sean L. Huddleston is a nationally recognized leader on the subject of Diversity & Inclusion. A renowned public speaker, trainer, practitioner and consultant, Mr. Huddleston has over two decades of experience in assisting organizations with building sustainable Diversity & Inclusion solutions. He currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Strategic Implementation in the Inclusion and Equity Division at Grand Valley State University.

This interactive discussion will provide participants with tools and information to build cultural competence regarding verbal and non-verbal communication that vary widely across and throughout cultures. Attendees will explore:

Their knowledge of basic dimensions of intercultural differences in communication as it relates to thought, dialogue, and interactions with people from other cultures.

The origination and anatomy of Microagressions, these brief and routine verbal, behavioral, or environmental messages can communicate hostile, derogatory or negative racial slights and insults toward people of marginalized cultures. Perpetrators of microaggressions are often unaware that they engage in such communications in their interactions.

Strategies to build dialogue skills for resolving cross-cultural communication issues where the stakes are high, emotions are strong, and there are differing opinions.